Definitions
- Describing the art of juggling, especially with objects such as balls, clubs, or rings. - Referring to the performance of juggling as a form of entertainment or skill. - Talking about the techniques and skills involved in juggling.
- Describing the act of throwing and catching multiple objects in the air, such as balls, clubs, or rings. - Referring to the performance of juggling as a form of entertainment or skill. - Talking about the techniques and skills involved in juggling.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of throwing and catching multiple objects in the air.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a form of entertainment or skill.
- 3Both words involve techniques and skills that require practice and training.
- 4Both words can be used to describe performances in circuses, festivals, or street shows.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Juggling is more commonly used than jonglery in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Juggling is neutral and can be used in various contexts, while jonglery may have a more formal or old-fashioned connotation.
- 3Variety: Juggling can refer to a wider range of objects, such as knives, fire torches, or even people, while jonglery is mostly associated with balls, clubs, or rings.
- 4Region: Juggling is more commonly used in American English, while jonglery is more common in British English.
Remember this!
Jonglery and juggling are synonyms that refer to the act of throwing and catching multiple objects in the air. However, juggling is a more common and modern term that can be used in various contexts and regions, while jonglery is an archaic term that may have a more formal or old-fashioned connotation and is mostly associated with balls, clubs, or rings.
